Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • salt & pepper, freshly ground (to taste)

Method

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add green beans and cook, stirring often, until seared in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water, cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes for tender-crisp or 6 minutes for tender.
  • Push the beans to the side; add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add tomatoes, stir everything together and cook until the tomatoes begin to break down, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in vinegar, salt and pepper.